Posts Tagged ‘gratitude’
Bad Day Emergency Kit
You know how most people have an emergency kit in their car’s trunk or glove compartment? A kit like this usually has a blanket, some flares, a water bottle, a “help, call police!” sign, or other odds and ends you might need if your car breaks down. I’m not much of a survivalist, so I’m…
Read MoreHay House Journal Giveaway Winner!
Thank you to everyone who entered my Hay House Journal Giveaway! I enjoyed reading your examples of the best advice you’ve ever given, received, or heard. And the randomly selected winner is… K. Nicole Williams! Thanks for sharing your advice, K. Nicole.
Read More“I Can Do It! IGNITE” Conference & Giveaway
I was sitting in an auditorium surrounded by thousands of self-empowerment seekers furiously taking notes about how to live my life to the fullest, when Louise Hay decided to show us what’s inside her bra. This was by far the weirdest and most wonderful conference I’ve ever attended! Last weekend, Chris and I attended the…
Read MoreThis Too Shall Pass
Sometimes, it’s easy to forget how good our lives are. I had a wonderful birthday last month. Chris took me out for breakfast at an awesome vegan restaurant, and then we wandered around the Walt Disney Family Museum. On the drive home, I was feeling very happy and content. It was the perfect, sunny day.…
Read MoreNo Dumping: Why No One Benefits From Complaining
I’ve lived in San Francisco for almost a year, but it still feels like another world to me. Take for instance these blue signs on the ground that read “No Dumping.” It’s not clear to me what the crab is supposed to convey. Do some inconsiderate people throw live or eaten crabs down the drain?…
Read MoreWho Do You Thank in Your Acceptance Speech?
And the award goes to… YOU! Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh! People pat you on the back and shake your hands while you make your way down the aisle, being careful not to step on the hem of your jewel-encrusted gown. Applause fills the room as you gracefully ascend the stairs to collect that shining award. “It’s heavier than…
Read MoreStop Living Your Life Like It’s Groundhog Day
Happy Groundhog Day! For my non-American readers, Groundhog Day is a holiday where a groundhog (a medium-sized rodent) is said to be able to predict whether it will be a long winter or an early spring. If the groundhog comes out of its hole and see his shadow, we can expect 6 more weeks of…
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